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Best time to visit
35 things to do in Mongolia
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Shamanism
Professional shamans will connect you with spirits, but listen carefully as maybe your ancestors are trying to tell you something
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Visiting Tsaatan Tribe
Meet the reindeer nomads during their short-lasting stay out of the taiga's deep forests
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Tsagaan Sar
The Lunar New Year feast provides a great occasion to truly indulge in meat dumplings, just hope that the thaw does not spoil all the food stored outside
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Meat Dishes
Throughout winter Nomads warm up with barbeque, meat dumplings, meat-based soups, and dried meats
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Wildlife Watching
The Mongolian wilderness resembles a zoo, with only one difference: animals and birds are freely living in their natural habitat
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Wildflowers of Steppes
The abundance of Mongolian wildflowers are a sight to behold, feed millions of grazing livestock, and are even believed to have curative properties!
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Mongol Rally
One of the greatest motor adventures in the world takes its route from Czechia to Kazakhstan, making a spectacular way through Central Asia
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Hunting with Eagles
Female eagles do not try to act lady-like and break all stereotypes with their aggressive hunts
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Arkhi or Mongolian Milk Wine
When the taste of a wine resembles slightly bitter cheese it is strange indeed, but the hard-to-find authentic alcohol is worth a try
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Horseback Riding
Horses are inseparable from the nomadic lifestyle, and a must-do experience for whoever wants to feel the local mode of life
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Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa)
If you want to explore the limestone caves and mountains of the ancient seabed, head to Dundgovi Province
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Mongol Derby
With the toughest terrain to pass, the Mongol Derby is considered to be the most challenging and longest horse race in the world
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Thousand Camel Festival
Join the excitement at Mongolia’s iconic Thousand Camel Festival
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Birdwatching
Mongolia's natural habitats are especially full of bird life during migration season
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Bökh Wrestling
The traditional sport favored by Genghis Khan himself, is a must for every Mongolian
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Singing Sands in the Gobi Desert
Nature itself composes music played by blowing winds and rolling sand
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Yolyn Am Canyon
Home to eagles, vultures, and wild sheep, the area is decorated by bright wildflowers in summer and covered in ice in winter
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Ice Skating in Mongolia
Have fun in any of the capital city's numerous ice rinks, or better on the frozen river
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Hunting
The Mongolian wilderness sustains nomads with delicious game, namely wild goats, sheep, and above all—marmots
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Hot Springs
The hot mineral-rich water of the Mogoit hot springs is said to cure allergies, sore joints, and strengthen one's nervous system
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Airag
Raw mare's milk is inedible at least for lactose-intolerant Mongols, but when fermented—it is quite the opposite
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Kayaking and Canoeing
Thousands of local rivers are waiting for you to explore the untouched wilderness on a kayak or canoe
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Skiing and Snowboarding in Mongolia
Who said winter was an unfavourable season? This is a great time for a ski adventure amidst the frozen wilderness
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Autumn Colours
Siberia is particularly charming when birches, poplars, and larches show off with golden yellow hues
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Fishing
Fishermen in Mongolia have the chance to catch the large and tasty Siberian salmon—Taimen
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Naadam Festival
Men show off their best skills at three manly games: archery, wrestling, and horse racing
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Ger Camping
Instead of the usual hotel, Mongolia offers something unique and authentic—traditional nomadic ger camping
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Cycling
The variety of landscapes and lots of wildlife makes biking in Mongolia a true adventure
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Yak Polo
It is a funny sight to observe Mongolians and their uncontrollable yaks cooperatively playing yak polo
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Winter Clothing
Wonder how one can dress warm and look stylish at the same time when it is -30 to -40 °C outside?—Mongolians know perfectly well how!
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Orkhon Waterfalls
This white foaming beauty is the result of ancient volcanic eruptions
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Yak Milk Specialities
Health-boosting "aarul," "urum" cream, Mongolian butter, soft kefir yogurt, and cheese—all from yak's milk
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Throat Singing
Hypnotizing sounds seem to be coming from the afterlife—Mongolian singing must be the weirdest traditional music in the world
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Archery
In Mongolia, one may observe the world's best archers and receive firsthand knowledge of the skill's secrets
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New Year's Eve in Mongolia
Ring in the New Year at Genghis Khan Square in Ulaanbaatar